Pork Loin Chops in Spiced Tomato Sauce
Pork Loin Chops in Spiced Tomato Sauce features tender, thin-cut chops seared and bathed in a rich tomato base seasoned with chili powder, fennel, and oregano. The sauce balances gentle heat with aromatic sweetness, making each bite robust and comforting. Serve it for a cozy weeknight dinner with rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pork Loin Chops in Spiced Tomato Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 43 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Heat the oil in a skillet over high heat, and sear the pork chops briefly on both sides until browned. Move the chops to a platter and keep them warm.
- 3
Lower the skillet heat to medium and cook the onion until tender. Stir in the sugar, chili powder, fennel, red pepper flakes, and oregano. Add the tomato sauce, water, and Worcestershire sauce, then bring to a boil.
- 4
Place the pork chops back in the skillet. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 10 minutes. Uncover and cook for 15 more minutes, or until they reach your preferred doneness.
- Calories 364.08 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 36.03 g Good Source 72%
- Carbohydrate 8.92 g 3%
- Total Fat 19.65 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 5.68 g High 28%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 114.82 mg High 38%
- Sodium 285.47 mg Moderate 12%
- Dietary Fiber 2.24 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 5.21 g --
- Added Sugars 0.63 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 26.25 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.58 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 220.22 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 43.56 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 3.88 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pork Loin Chops in Spiced Tomato Sauce is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Boneless Loin Pork Chop, Chili Powder, Dried Oregano, and Fennel Seed. Each serving provides about 364.08 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pork Loin Chops in Spiced Tomato Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Boneless Loin Pork Chop, Chili Powder, Dried Oregano, Fennel Seed, Olive Oil. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pork Loin Chops in Spiced Tomato Sauce?
- About 50 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 364.08 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pork Loin Chops in Spiced Tomato Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Pork Loin Chops in Spiced Tomato Sauce healthy?
- Pork Loin Chops in Spiced Tomato Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 364.08 calories and 36.03 g of protein, or 72% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 285.47 mg (12% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.68 g (28% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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